Clinical trial FAQs
- How much will I be compensated?
- Who can apply?
- How do I become a volunteer?
- Is it confidential?
- Can I withdraw from the trial at any time?
- How often can I take part in a trial?
How much will I be compensated?
We make compensation payments for your time and make a contribution to your travelling expenses. The amount of compensation varies depending on how long you stay in the clinical unit and the level of inconvenience you experience. We advise you of the compensation in the recruitment phase of the trial. As a guide you can usually expect around £150 for a 24 hour overnight stay and £50 per further visit.
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Who can apply?
If you meet the following requirements you can apply to be a volunteer:
- Aged 18 to 80 years
- Registered with a UK GP/Doctor for more than 3 months
- Not currently taking part in any other clinical trials elsewhere
- Not drinking alcohol excessively
- Not regularly taking recreational drugs
We are looking for healthy volunteers and patients such as diabetics, asthmatics, insomniacs (and other sleep disorders), psoriasis suffers. If you have another medical condition please contact us as you still might be able to volunteer.
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How do I become a volunteer?
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How long does a trial last?
Most trials require only a few days of your time. However, the length of trials can vary considerably. Some trials may last only a few hours, while others may last for several weeks.
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Is it confidential?
Any information that is collected about you during the course of the trial will be kept strictly confidential. Any data provided by you for use on the volunteer database or collected during participation on a clinical trial will be handled and stored in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.
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Can I withdraw from the trial at any time?
Your decision to take part in any trial is entirely voluntary. You are free to withdraw your consent at any time without giving a reason.
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How often can I take part in a trial?
You can take part in 12 clinical trials in your life time. You need to wait 12 weeks from the last dose of a study drug on one trial before you can start another trial.
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If you have any other questions, please contact us and we will be happy to help.
